Main menu

At any given time, we are responding to over 30 emergency situations. We provide life-saving essentials in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster and to people affected by conflict, as well as long-term development support. You can help.

As a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty, we are committed to being transparent in our work and accountable to donors, partners, allies, supporters, staff and volunteers, regulatory bodies and, in particular, the communities with whom we work. Check out how we spend your money.

Did you know that at least one in three women will experience some form of violence during their lifetime? It is one of the most widespread violations of human rights and has long-term devastating effects. We can change this: join us and say ‘Enough’!

We help people caught up in natural disasters and conflicts across the world with clean water, food, sanitation and protection. At any given time, we are responding to over 30 emergency situations, giving life-saving support to those most in need.

Millions of people are being forced from their homes, risking everything to escape conflict, disaster, poverty or hunger. From those fleeing the war in Syria or climate change-induced droughts, to those stranded in inadequate conditions in Europe, you can help us give life-saving support to refugees in the countries where they need it most.

The crisis in Syria continues to cause tremendous human suffering to people both inside and outside the country. The conflict is driving the largest refugee crisis in the world. Nearly 12 million people – 2 in 3 Syrians – are still dependent on humanitarian aid. They need your help.

You are here

Oxfam staff are prepared to respond to hurricane Matthew, which remains powerful in the Caribbean

Hurricane Matthew is continuing its path through the center of the Caribbean region. Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic are already experiencing heavy rains and high speed winds, that are expected to worsen in the next 24 hours. Matthew has already passed through the Caribbean Coast of Colombia, leaving one person dead and several areas flooded in Magdalena and La Guajira.

Matthew remains a dangerous category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Evacuations are taking place, as 5 to 8 meter waves are expected in coastal areas. In the Dominican Republic more than 10,000 people have been evacuated. In Haiti, the government has set up shelters to assist 340,000 people. Haiti´s West department (including the capital Port-au-Prince) is considered highly vulnerable due to its population density and high levels of poverty.

Oxfam staff in Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic continue to monitor the hurricaneand have been making preparationswhich include activating contingency plans, verifying humanitarian stock, and preparing teams to carry out immediate needs assessments. Oxfam has also contacted its partners and UN and government agencies at the national level in order to respond with due diligence and coordination to the aftermath.

Oxfam International Survey

Please help us to improve the Oxfam website! This short survey should take just a few minutes to complete. You can opt to make your responses anonymous. The survey will close on 13 March 2015 at 5 pm GMT. We'll pick one respondent at random to receive a $35 Good Books gift voucher by 31 March 2015. We value your feedback.